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NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Santa Monica-based Activision Blizzard has agreed to acquire King Digital Entertainment , the developer of mobile games, including Candy Crush, in a deal worth $5.9 King Digital said it has more than 474 million monthly active users in the third quarter of 2015. Activision said its wholly owned subsidiary, ABS Partners C.V.,

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JUNE 25, 2010

San Diego-based massively multiplayer, online gaming developer Sony Online Entertainment reports today that it has just reached 12 million registered users for its title Free Realms. Free Realms is a family-friendly virtual world focused on "quests, activities and minigames".

Entertainment 167

Entertainment San Diego Activity Report 167

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 10, 2014

Malibu and Beverly Hills have long been hot neighborhoods for entertainment execs. As the line blurs between tech and entertainment, and as Silicon Valley seeks synergy with L.A.’s One after another, tech and entertainment companies – and hybrids of the two – have taken root here. commercial real estate market.

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Entertainment Santa Monica Journal Belkin 108

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APRIL 23, 2021

The new device--which mounts on a wall--lets users manage and control "scenes" for lighting, entertainment, security, and temperature in their homes. The device connects to the HomeKit home control system, letting users active up to six customized HomeKit scenes (i.e. movie night, bedtime, energy saving), according to the company.

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Belkin Entertainment Los Angeles Activity 133

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

The Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the entertainment and sports agency which also is an active investor and partner of technology and media companies here, said this morning that it has received a an investment from Temasek , the $200 billion Singapore investment company. READ MORE>>.

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Funding Southern California Entertainment Activity 124

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Santa Monica-based venture capital investor Siemer Ventures is one of the backers of a new, Japanese mobile video entertainment startup, Breaker. According to Breaker, it has raised $2M in a seed funding round, to help bolster its efforts to produce and distribute mobile video entertainment in Japan. READ MORE>>.

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Mobile Santa Monica Incubator Seed Funding 224

Tech.Co

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

And if you work in the entertainment industry, you have Stage 32. by providing cutting-edge online education to a global population of people looking to make it in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. To be sure, there are other places to go for education if you’re seeking success in the entertainment industry.

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Education Entertainment Class Manhattan Beach 78

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JUNE 5, 2020

The company said the upgraded app allows users on those platforms to listen to and watch m usic and pop culture entertainment. The company said the app helps its reach a potential audience of 90 million monthly active users through those platforms. The company said it plans to release an Amazon Fire app soon, as well. READ MORE>>.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Platform Los Angeles Activity 113

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APRIL 24, 2019

Corona, California-based Clubspeed , a software developer which develops software used by entertainment and activity centers to manage their business, has raised $20M in a funding round, according to investor Bellwether Financial Group.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Tool Software Development Software 113

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APRIL 4, 2017

Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus , the entertainment startup founded by Brent Bushnell, and non-profit T4G.org announced this morning that they have launched the Two Bit Circus Foundation. Two Bit Circus has been active in promoting STEAM learning, with many of its educational entertainment-themed activities centered on STEAM principles.

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Education Entertainment Activity Resource 124

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

It looks like there's a new startup accelerator in town today: MediaCamp , an entertainment-focused startup acceleration program backed by Turner Broadcasting, a division of Warner Bros. Entertainment. According to Warner Bros., According to Warner Bros., READ MORE>>.

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Los Angeles Angel Startup Entertainment 217

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APRIL 11, 2018

The most active area for LA area seed investments was in media, entertainment, and gaming, with software-as-a-service businesses also bringing in significant seed funding. According to the report from Amplify, 23 LA startups raised a total of $52.9M in seed funding in Q1, which was up 2.5 percent from Q1 of 2017. READ MORE>>.

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Seed Funding Funding Entertainment Report 147

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 14, 2017

Explore the convergence of technology and entertainment at SHAPE. Get inspired by visionary speakers, interactive demos, and hands-on creation activities. You’ll vote for the winners of the SHAPE Hackathon and see cutting-edge shorts from the ATandT Entertainment Project. Check out Warner Bros. See [link] (more)

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SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 14, 2017

Explore the convergence of technology and entertainment at SHAPE. Get inspired by visionary speakers, interactive demos, and hands-on creation activities. You’ll vote for the winners of the SHAPE Hackathon and see cutting-edge shorts from the ATandT Entertainment Project. Check out Warner Bros. See [link] (more)

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Entertainment Activity Technology 100

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AUGUST 7, 2019

Los Angeles-based social entertainment firm Fullscreen , which is part of Otter media, is targeting LinkedIn with a new platform management and strategy practice, the company announced this morning. percent increase in users, to 303 million active monthly users. READ MORE>>.

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Entertainment Platform Los Angeles Pricing 113

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Seuss character, The Grinch , is crashing its popular Panda Pop again this year, as a special holiday collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and White Space Entertainment.

Entertainment 133

Entertainment Mobile Los Angeles Activity 133

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Fountain Valley-based computer gaming products maker HyperX , which is a division of Kingston Technology, said it has partnered with global e-sports entertainment firm Allied Esports , to obtain the naming rights for a new, e-sports areana based in Las Vegas at the Luxur Hotel & Casino. Financial details of the deal were not announced.

Entertainment 133

Entertainment Content Activity Platform 133

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Los Angeles-based Two Bit Circus , the startup led by Brent Bushnell, is ramping up its lineup of programming for Fall, announced a new set of activities, gaming leagues, tournaments, shows, and more at its "micro-amusement park".

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Entertainment Los Angeles Activity Startup 100

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JUNE 27, 2012

San Diego-based Eventful , the online website which helps consumers find live entertainment and local events, reported this morning that it has reached 20 million members on its site. The firm claimed that the milestone makes it the largest, aggregated audience for local entertainment seekers in the world.

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Draper Entertainment San Diego Activity 159

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

Moriarty is an active investor and advisor to many of LA''s startup companies and headed up Ticketmaster Entertainment from 2000 to 2008, including heading up that company''s spinout from IAC/InterActiveCorp and its IPO. Moriarty''s investments include TuneIn.com, Eventbrite, and Metacloud, and Triton Digital.

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Ticketmaster Commerce Entertainment Los Angeles 226

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Jam City said activities include inviting friends to the ball, choosing their own outfit, and quests to help others in preparation of the ball. Interactive Entertainment's Portkey Games on the mobile title--lets users create their own characters and experience a life patterned after J.K. Jam City--which has partnered with Warner Bros.

Entertainment 113

Entertainment Mobile Los Angeles Activity 113

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JUNE 17, 2014

Santa Monica-based HelloSociety , which provides analytics for brands about activity on Pinterest, said yetserday that it has named Dennis Chang as Chief Revenue Officer. Chang was most recently Vice President of Advertising Sales for Turner Digital''s sports and entertainment efforts.

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Santa Monica Advertising Entertainment Sales 164

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Description: Ground Control is developing "voice-activated entertainment experiences" and interactive audio technology tied into well-known personalities across entertainment, sports, politics, music and beyond. Serial Entrepreneur: Mike Macadaan, formerly of Fox Interactive, former Chief Creative Officer at MySpace. AppOnboard.

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Entrepreneur Company Companies Technical Review 113

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 20, 2019

The company has now hit lifetime revenue of over $1 billion across its franchises and recently launched “ Star Trek Fleet Command” and “Looney Tunes World of Mayhem” Scopely also has licenses to develop games for World Wrestling Entertainment and The Walking Dead franchise. “We

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Company Companies Los Angeles Entertainment 166

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JUNE 15, 2017

Altice USA is a subsidiary of European telecommunications, media, and entertainment company Altice N.V. Wolpert is an active angel and venture investor, and is a co-founder of the AmplifyLA startup accelerator, in addition to serving as an executive at RealNetworks. READ MORE>>.

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Services Technical Support Entertainment Los Angeles 124

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Hudson has previously served at such firms as Fox Filmed Entertainment and GCA Savvian. Upfront said that Hudson will work on deal sourcing, deal screening, deal support, portfolio analysis, and other similar activities. Hudson had previously been an Associate at the firm. Upfront Ventures was previously known as GRP Partners.

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GRP Partners Venture Capital Screening Entertainment 138

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Ross Levinsohn , the former head of Yahoo and Fox Interactive Media, has just been appointed CEO of Guggenheim Digital Media , the parent firm of The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Adweek, and other entertainment focused properties. READ MORE>>.

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Hollywood Report Yahoo Entertainment 173

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The startup said it will acquire, manage, and operate mobile applications in the utility, productivity, games and entertainment areas.

Media 113

Media Mobile Entertainment Los Angeles 113

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The firm--which is currently being revamped by CEO Michael Jones into a new, entertainment focused portal--said the updated site creates the "best experience for Myspace mobile web users". The firm said the new iPhone application will focus around a user's activity stream, and will be available "in the coming weeks." READ MORE>>.

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Beverly Hills Sites Mobile Entertainment 182

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The support for Insteon comes thanks to an active partnership Amazon has with manufacturers to add connectivity between Echo and other devices. The Amazon Echo device--which is always on and listening--takes voice commands for controlling connected living room and entertainment devices. READ MORE>>.

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Entertainment Activity Product Develop 100

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JANUARY 21, 2010

The school--which has been actively encouraging startup activity based on its research in recent years--said that 16 USC startups raised $148M, in a combination of new startup funding and additional rounds of financing for those companies. READ MORE>>.

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USC Southern California Activity Venture Capital 178

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FEBRUARY 26, 2014

million monthly active users on Facebook, iOS, Android, and Kindle. GSN Games--which is owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and DIRECTV--was previously known as WorldWinner.com. Santa Monica-based GSN Games , the online games division of Game Show Network, has acquired Bash Gaming , which makes the social bingo game Bingo Bash.

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Santa Monica Entertainment Content Networking 138

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APRIL 21, 2014

The most active Southern California-based venture capital investors for Q1 were Correlation Ventures (10 investments); Upfront Ventures (9 deals); and Avalon Ventures (5 deals); Frost Data Capital invested in 4 companies during the quarter. Industry wise, the most active sector was Software, which had a commanding $253.5M in funding.

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Southern California Orange County San Diego Avalon 165

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JUNE 28, 2010

Los Angeles-based HitFix , an online web site focused on entertainment news and information, has raised $1.6M Hitfix focuses on news, interviews and commentary on all aspects of entertainment. Pikover was founder of Access360 and a co-founder at Xylan and is an active angel investor in the Southern California area. READ MORE>>.

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Tech Coast Angels Southern California News Entertainment 145

TechCrunch LA

MAY 13, 2018

Launched in conjunction with Kendrick Lamar’s Top Dawg Entertainment , the collaboration between Nike and Lamar marks a series of firsts for the world’s largest sports and lifestyle brand. The combined effort is the first capsule collection that Nike has done with a musician. ”

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Los Angeles Report Activity Sales 227

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JANUARY 29, 2015

Santa Monica- and Helskini-based mobile games and entertainment startup Seriously said this morning that it has launched its popular Best Fiends mobile game onto the Amazon Appstore. Seriously said that it currently has one million, daily active players using the game. The game already is available for iOS and Android.

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Santa Monica Mobile Entertainment Activity 100

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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The most active market in technology in Southern California, Los Angeles, was not ranked on the list, mostly likely because Los Angeles has a very diverse base of industries (entertainment, consumer, advertising, fashion, and more) rather than an exclusive high tech focus. percent of jobs in technology. READ MORE>>.

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Report Santa Barbara Technology Southern California 203